national monuments

Looks at the Statue of Liberty and how it is a symbol that represents the United States.

Tours the great monuments of Washington D.C., presenting their individual histories and the inspirations behind their construction.

This title is all about the unique and recognizable observation tower in Seattle, the Space Needle. Readers will learn all about its construction for the 1962 World's Fair, what it's made from, and what its uses are today. This title is written at a Level 3, specifically for transitional readers.Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

An exploration of United States history, illustrated with the art and architecture of the United States Capitol.

Looks at Mount Rushmore and how it is a symbol that represents the United States.

"A giant column of granite and marble honors our country's first president. The Washington Monument towers over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--From the publisher's web site.

Exposes myths about U.S. symbols and explains the facts behind them.

"Rocky, only a pebble, is determined to be as great as his famous relatives, so he travels from one family member to another until he finds the spot where he can make a big difference. Includes facts about types of rocks, the famous rocks mentioned, and Mount Rushmore"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington, Virginia and of the eight Body Bearers, each a distinguished soldier in his own right, who carried the unknown soldier to his final resting place.

Relates the conception and execution of the giant monument to four American Presidents carved upon Mount Rushmore.